Bon Jovi cancels 2020 tour
Tour was to kick off in June Bon Jovi has canceled the Bon Jovi 2020 Tour with Bryan Adams due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band shared the news on Monday (April 20th), stating the decision should help ticketholders with…
Charlie Daniels’ Journey Home Project teams with Code of Vets for COVID-19 assistance
They team with Code of Vets to aid Veterans affected by COVID-19 Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels and his veterans non-profit The Journey Home Project (TJHP) are joining forces with another non-profit group, Code of Vets, to…
Lamb of God delaying self-titled album release
Lamb Of God rescheduled for June 19th release Lamb of God has delayed the release of its self-titled eighth studio album due to COVID-19. The album was set for release on May 8th via Epic Records but will now be…
Ryan Hurd debuts ‘Every Other Memory’
New single available digitally RCA Nashville star Ryan Hurd has released his brand new single “Every Other Memory” to all streaming platforms and digital retailers. “‘Every Other Memory’ just feels like such a nostalgic track,” states Hurd. “It’s so cool…
Episode 17 – Wade Hayes
Is he still old enough to know better or still too young to care? Wade Hayes was a country radio staple in the 90’s with hits like “Old Enough To Know Better,” “I’m Still Dancing with You,” “On a Good…
Kenny Chesney fans hold virtual tailgate party
No Shoes Nation goes virtual with social distancing + no concert Leave it to No Shoes Nation (NSN), the millions-strong country without borders who have built a life-affirming, free-floating community over the last decade. Understanding that the first half of…
The Cranberries ‘Zombie’ video surpasses one billion views
It marks the first Irish band to ever hit the milestone The official video for The Cranberries track “Zombie” has just passed one billion views on YouTube, breaking records as the first Irish band to hit this milestone. The Cranberries…
Jeremy Camp biopic ‘I Still Believe’ gets home video release
Shania Twain co-stars in the uplifting true-life story of the Christian music megastar Lionsgate will release I Still Believe, the uplifting true-life story of Christian music megastar Jeremy Camp, to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on May 5th. The movie has been…
Whitesnake announces ‘The Rock Album’
Sixteen track collection spotlights revisited, remixed and remastered versions of the band’s best songs Whitesnake will bring together some of their hardest-hitting songs of its multi-platinum career on The Rock Album, a new collection that features revisited, remixed and remastered…
‘One World: Together at Home’ raises $127 million
Commitments from philanthropists and corporate partners will benefit the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, have announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the…
Ticketmaster, AEG offering 30 day window for ticket refunds
Fans can request refunds starting May 1st AEG Presents and Ticketmaster will begin offering refunds for postponed shows starting May 1st. Billboard reports ticketholders will be given 30 days following the announcement of an event’s postponement to request a refund…
The Offspring provide 400 school lunches
Punk band partners with Chronic Tacos and Gringo Bandito to donate school lunches In a continued effort to do good and support their local community during the COVID-19 pandemic, punk rock band and Orange County natives The Offspring partnered this…
All-star John Prine virtual tribute concert detailed
Shakey Graves, John Oates, Ashe and more are on the bill 11E1even Group, in conjunction with Nugs.tv and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, is proud to announce the artist lineup for week-four of the new digital content series, Live From Out…
Rolling Stones added to ‘One World: Together At Home’ COVID-19 virtual concert
Special event features more than 70 performers The Rolling Stones have been added to Global Citizen and World Health Organization’s One World: Together at Home virtual concert on Saturday, April 18th. Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the global special will…
Blanco Brown teams with Diplo for ‘Do Si Do’
TrailerTrap creator adds another new track to his growing catalog Blanco Brown, the mastermind behind the international sensation “The Git Up,” teamed up with Diplo to release another new song “Do Si Do.” The dance track is the latest to…
Gabby Barrett teams with Charlie Puth for ‘I Hope’
Song will appear Barrett’s debut album later this year Warner Music Nashville’s Gabby Barrett gives new meaning to her breakout single “I Hope,” with a red-hot collaboration featuring Atlantic Records/APG’s Charlie Puth. The anthemic track, co-written by Barrett with Zachary…
Diana Ross announces ‘Supertonic’ remix album
Digital available May 29th with physical on June 26th Supertonic is a special kind of Diana Ross magic. Absolutely authentic, it’s her voice, her electrifying sound. This music has no boundaries, blending the past and the now in this new…
Hootie & The Blowfish release Amazon Original REM cover
“Losing My Religion” is available now Hootie & The Blowfish have released an Amazon Original cover of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion,” available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. “When we were cutting our teeth as a band, almost…
Brett Eldredge announces ‘Sunday Drive’
Project due July 10th Brett Eldredge knew he needed to dial back to dial in on his upcoming album Sunday Drive. His journey to new music started alone with just a flip phone, Polaroid camera, notebook and guitar by his…
Taylor Swift cancels all 2020 concert dates
Swift cancels both Lover Fest U.S. shows Taylor Swift has canceled all 2020 concert dates due to COVID-19. The singer/songwriter shared the news on Friday (April 17th), stating the decision wasn’t easy, but had to be made. “Fighting COVID-19 is…
Florence + The Machine share new ‘Light of Love’ track
All proceeds go towards Intensive Care Society COVID-10 Fund From the midst of lockdown in South London, Florence Welch has released the previously unreleased song “Light Of Love.” Originally recorded for Florence + the Machine’s last album High As Hope, it’s…
Jana Kramer releases ‘Untouchable’ single
Touching new single was inspired by world events Actress, ACM award-winning musician and hit podcast host Jana Kramer has released a brand new single, “Untouchable,” available across all music services. Kramer has been moved by the past month’s world events…
Danzig announces Elvis covers album
Danzig Sings Elvis available April 24th Heavy metal and punk pioneer Danzig has set Danzig Sings Elvis for release on April 24th via Cleopatra Records. Danzig’s version of “One Night” stays true to its classic Elvis foundation while exhibiting a…
Willie Nelson hosting 4/20 livestream
Variety show is produced by Luck Reunion and Willie’s Reserve Willie Nelson is celebrating his favorite holiday by hosting a 4/20 livestream. The country singer/songwriter will host Come And Toke It, a new variety show and fourth installment of Luck’s ongoing live…
Garth Brooks, MLB provide four million children meals during COVID-19
Fifty MLB players team up to provide over four million meals as part of ‘Home Plate Project’ initiative A league-wide initiative by all 30 MLB Clubs and over 50 Major League Baseball (MLB) players has raised nearly $1 million, providing…
Episode 16 – Drummer Rich Redmond
Miranda Lambert, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson and Bryan Adams are among his credits Rich Redmond is a top call and highly influential touring/recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville and Los Angeles. Redmond is versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound…
Ticketmaster addresses refunds amid COVID-19 controversy
Company clarifies stance on refunds Ticketmaster has received some backlash from ticketholders lately due to a change in their terms of its refund policy. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the company removed the wording “if your event is postponed, rescheduled or…
Willie Nelson’s ‘At Home with Farm Aid’ concert raises big bucks
More than $500k was raised for family farmers impacted by COVID-19 AXS TV, the premier television network and digital media company for music programming, was proud to partner with Farm Aid to produce and broadcast the special virtual benefit concert…
Sam Hunt releases cinematic ‘Young Once’ video
Southside tops Billboard Country Albums chart Sam Hunt releases a cinematic new music video for “Young Once,” off his No. 1 debuting new album Southside. Directed by Tim Mattia, the video follows a young couple as they escape the confines…
5 Seconds of Summer share ‘Wildflower’ video
Song is latest single from C A L M 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) have released the kaleidoscopic and fantastically colorful video for “Wildflower,” the latest single from their new album C A L M. In an incredible burst of imagination,…
Sam Grow releases ‘Song About You’
Song appears on forthcoming album Country artist Sam Grow’s hot new single, “Song About You” is scheduled for release on April 17th, and available to radio via Play MPE and AllAccess.com. Written by Taylor Phillips, Kenton Bryant and Joey Hyde,…
Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp release cover of John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’
Debut collaboration available now on streaming and digital download services Legendary guitarist and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck, one of the great collaborators in music history, has once-again found an unexpected co-conspirator in Johnny Depp.…
GRAMMY Museum announces digital debut of ‘Program Series’
Featured artists include Ingrid Andress, Brandy Clark, REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin and more The GRAMMY Museum announces the debut of its popular Public Program series as part of its Digital Museum on the Museum’s website, starting with Soul Asylum this…
Bon Jovi delays album, tour ‘at least postponed’
COVID-19 is the cause of the delays Bon Jovi has delayed its upcoming Bon Jovi 2020 album with the tour “at least postponed” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The rock star appeared on The Howard Stern Show and Maria Shriver’s Home Together…
Grand Ole Opry goes dark through April
Opry will broadcast Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry without live audience The Grand Ole Opry has suspended all events through April 30th due to COVID-19. This is the third time the venue has pushed back a reopening date due to…
Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne diagnosed with COVID-19
Singer shared the news on social media Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The country singer was hesitant to share the news, but revealed her story via social media on Wednesday (April 15th). “I’ve been struggling with…
Scotty McCreery presents first country virtual concert in online gaming world
Singer/songwriter becomes first virtual performance in country music Later this month, singer/songwriter Scotty McCreery will break new ground when he becomes the first country music artist to present a virtual concert in an online gaming world. Club Cooee, the online…
Machine Gun Kelly releases ‘In These Walls’ freestyle
Trending No 1 on YouTube Machine Gun Kelly adds another rendition to his popular Lockdown Sessions series. This time releasing his PVRIS inspired cover titled “In These Walls.” The freestyle is trending at No. 1 on YouTube. “In These Walls”…
Performing Rights Organizations join MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
ASCAP, BMI and SESAC contribute to special fund Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC have announced that they are contributing to create a special fund as…
Thom Yorke Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes reschedules US dates
Some venues have changed The 2020 leg of Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour has been rescheduled to the fall. Tickets for original dates will be honored at those same cities and venues, with the exceptions of Fairfax, VA…
Music streaming services might be profiting from the COVID-19 outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic took over the entire world, people started to slowly realize it was just a matter of time before this situation would start affecting markets, businesses, and salaries in a major way. COVID-19 has become one of…
Eagle Rock announces Waylon Jennings ‘The Outlaw Performance’
Concert available on DVD and digital May 15th On May 15th, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Waylon Jennings: The Outlaw Performance to DVD and digital formats. Filmed in 1978, this concert film captures Jennings performing at a sold out Grand…
The Music of Casinos
If you have ever frequented casinos or ever been within the confines of a land-based casino once or twice, you might be well-acquainted with the kind of music that plays in a casino. The aura that is created by the…
Brittany Howard releases Spotify Singles
Howard offers fresh takes on “Stay High” and a Funkadelic cover Brittany Howard has recorded a new version of her No. 1 AAA radio hit, “Stay High,” for the Spotify Singles program. Produced by Spotify’s William Garrett and recorded with…
Brad Paisley releases ‘No I In Beer’
Single is available digitally and at country radio Global superstar Brad Paisley has unveiled “No I In Beer,” his first country radio single of 2020 impacting immediately. The new arrival, which Paisley co-wrote with longtime collaborator Kelley Lovelace in 2018,…
Aerosmith postpones 2020 Deuces Are Wild residency
Band reschedules two weeks of dates Aerosmith has postponed the remaining dates for its Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency scheduled for May 20th through June 4th at Park MGM. The shows are being rescheduled in accordance with CDC recommendations.…
‘NOW 74,’ ‘Yacht Rock 2’ releases detailed
First of the Now numbered series makes vinyl debut NOW That’s What I Call Music!, the world’s bestselling multiple-artist album series, showcases today’s biggest hits across chart-topping numbered volumes and themed releases. NOW’s latest numbered volume, NOW That’s What I…
Kid Rock, Nashville entrepreneur Steve Smith matching Honky Tonk School tips
Funds will be used to help out of work musicians due to COVID-19 Kid Rock and the Godfather of Nashville’s Lower Broadway honky tonks Steve Smith have announced that they will match all “Tips” made through the live performances starting…
Kenny Chesney dropping ‘Guys Named Captain’
Song is available with album pre-orders on April 17th Kenny Chesney has always had a strong commitment to songs that dig a little deeper, searching places people don’t often go to leave us feeling more grounded. As the propulsive grab-and-revel-in-life-as-it-is…
Chase Rice announces ‘The Album Part II’ release date
Singer makes announcement on ABC’s Good Morning America Fans will soon have new music to enjoy from Chase Rice, as the multi-platinum entertainer announced The Album Part II set for May 15th release during this morning’s (Tues, Apr 14th) appearance…